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Learn-by-Heart on Ash Wednesday – February 18, 2026

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This Wednesday night, Trinity Lutheran Church(Herrin, IL) offers to both children and adults an opportunity for teaching with Learn-by-Heart from 6:30 to 7:00 PM.  Although we normally follow Learn-by-Heart with a Catechesis service designed to prepare God’s people for the theme of the upcoming Sunday Divine Service (The Temptation of Christ in the Wilderness from St. Matthew 4:1-11), this Wednesday we will not.  Instead, there will be a Divine Service for Ash Wednesday.  Link to Ash Wednesday Divine Service
Learn-by-Heart will include “Jesus, Brightness of the Father” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal), Small Catechism, Sacrament of the Altar questions one and two and their meanings, and Psalm 51:17.

–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin: Catechesis-Ash-Wednesday-2-18-2026.pdf
Insert for Hymn: ASBH-Jesus-Brighten-of-the-Father.pdf

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Divine Service Ash Wednesday – February 18, 2026

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Hymn “From Depths of Woe I Cry to You” LW 230, TLH 329
Order of Confessional Service  The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal (ASBH)
Invocation (p.7)
Versicles, Psalm 42   p.227
Exhortation    p.228-229
Confession/Absolution    p.230
Readings:  Joel 3:1-10, Isaiah 59:12-21, Joel 2:12-19, 2 Peter 1:2-11, St. Matthew 6:16-21
Hymn of the Day: “When over Sin I Sorrow” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #19, LW 367, TLH 152)
Sermon
Offertory: “Create in Me…”         p.18
General Prayer………                    p.19-20
Hymn: “Lord Jesus Christ, We Humbly Pray” LW 250, TLH 314
Exhortation                                    p.21
Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship)
Communion Hymns: “To You, Omniscient Lord of All” LW 234
“What is the World to Me” LW 418
“Not All the Blood of Beasts” LW 99, TLH 156

–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin: Ash-Wednesday-Cover-2-18-2026-Online.pdf

Picture: Illustrated German Bible of 1483 (I:52, Genesis 42) Joseph’s Brothers Come to Egypt

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Divine Service Quinquagesima Sunday – February 15, 2026

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Hymn “Jesus, Your Boundless Love So True” LW 280
Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal
Readings:  Isaiah 35:3-7, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, St. Luke 18:31-43
Hymn of the Day: “If Thy Beloved Son, O God” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #18, TLH 375)
Sermon
Offertory: “Create in Me…”         p.18
General Prayer………                    p.19-20
Hymn: “Lord Jesus Christ, My Savior Blest” TLH 353
Exhortation                                    p.21
Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship)
Communion Hymns: “Jesus, I Will Ponder Now” LW 109
“Entrust Your Days and Burdens” LW 427
“Savior, Thy Dying Love” LW 374
Closing Hymn: “Blest the Children of Our God” LW 370

–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin: Quinquagesima-Cover-2-15-2026-Online.pdf

Picture: Illustrated German Bible of 1483 (I:50, Genesis 41), Pharaoh’s Dreams

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Divine Service on Sexagesima Sunday – February 8, 2026

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Hymn “Take My Life, O Lord, Renew” LW 404
Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal
Readings: Isaiah 55:10-13, 2 Corinthians 11:19-12:9, St. Luke 8:4-15
Hymn of the Day: “May God Embrace Us with His Grace” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #17, LW 288, TLH 500)
Sermon
Offertory: “Create in Me…”         p.18
General Prayer………                    p.19-20
Hymn: “Lord Jesus Christ, Life-Giving Bread” LW 248, TLH 312
Exhortation                                    p.21
Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship)
“I Walk in Danger All the Way” LW 391
“Almighty God, Your Word is Cast” LW 342
“Who Trusts in God a Strong Abode” LW 414
Closing Hymn: “Almighty Father, Bless the Word” LW 216

–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin: Sexagesima-2-8-2026-Online.pdf
Picture: Illustrated German Bible of 1483 (I:48, Genesis 39) Joseph is Thrown Into Prison after Being Falsely Accused

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Catechesis for Sexagesima – February 4, 2026

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On Wednesday nights, Trinity Lutheran Church(Herrin, IL) offers to both children and adults an opportunity for teaching with Learn-by-Heart at 6:30 PM and a catechetical service at 7:00 PM.
This service is designed to prepare God’s people for the theme of the upcoming Sunday Divine Service. The dialog sermon explains the parable of the sower sowing the seed and the four types of soil (Luke 8:4-15), which is the Holy Gospel for Sexagesima Sunday.
Learn-by-Heart will include “Almighty God, Eternal Lord” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal), Small Catechism, Office of the Keys questions one, two and three, and Psalm 1:2 or Luke 8:18.

–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin: Catechesis-Sexagesima-02-4-2026.pdf
Insert for Hymn: ASBH-Almighty-God-Eternal-Lord.pdf
Responsive Prayer for Catechesis: Responsive-Prayer-for-Catechesis-2026-ASBH.pdf

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Divine Service Septuagesima Sunday – February 1, 2026

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Hymn “With The Lord Begin Your Task” LW 483
Order of Divine Service, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal
Readings: Jeremiah 1:4-10, 1 Corinthians 9:24-10:5, St. Matthew 20:1-16
Hymn of the Day: “Salvation unto Us Has Come” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #16, LW 355, TLH 377)
Sermon
Offertory: “Create in Me…”         p.18
General Prayer………                    p.19-20
Hymn: “Fight the Good Fight” LW 299
Exhortation                                    p.21
Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship)
Communion Hymns:  “Hark the Voice of Jesus Calling” LW 318
“O God of Mercy, God of Light” LW 397
“Sent Forth by God’s Blessing” LW 247

–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL)
Service Bulletin: Septuagesima-2-1-2026-Online.pdf

Picture: Illustrated German Bible of 1483 (I:46, Genesis 37) After Joseph’s Dreams, His Brothers Throw Him into a Pit and then sell him.

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Catechesis for Septuagesima Sunday – January 28, 2026

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On Wednesday nights, Trinity Lutheran Church(Herrin, IL) offers to both children and adults an opportunity for teaching with Learn-by-Heart at 6:30 PM and a catechetical service at 7:00 PM.
This service is designed to prepare God’s people for the theme of the upcoming Sunday Divine Service.  The dialog sermon explains the parable of the laborers in the vineyard (St. Matthew 20:1-16), which is the Holy Gospel for Septuagesima Sunday.
Learn-by-Heart will include “Spread Our Table, Lord and Father!” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal), Small Catechism, Confession, Questions One, Two and Three, and meaning, and 1 Timothy 2:3-4.

–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin: Catechesis-Septuagesima-01-28-2026.pdf
Insert for Hymn: ASBH-Spread-Our-Table-Lord-and-Father-b.pdf
Responsive Prayer for Catechesis: Responsive-Prayer-for-Catechesis-2026-ASBH.pdf

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Divine Service – Epiphany Two – January 18, 2026

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Hymn “Song of Thankfulness and Praise” LW 88, TLH 134 
Divine Service I, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal
Readings: Deuteronomy 18:15-19, Romans 12:6-16, St. John 2:1-11 
Hymn “Happy the Man Who Feareth God” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #11) 
Sermon
Offertory: “Create in Me…”         p.18
General Prayer………                    p.19-20
“Lord Jesus Christ, You Have Prepared” LW 246, TLH 306 
Exhortation                                    p.21 
Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship)
Communion Hymns:  “May We Your Precepts, Lord, Fulfill” LW 389 
“Lord, when You Came as Welcome Guest” LW 252 
“From God the Father, Virgin Born” LW 74 
Closing Hymn: “Blest Be the Tie That Binds” LW 295 
 
–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL). 
Service Bulletin:  Epiphany-Two-1-18-2026-Online.pdf

Picture:  Illustrated German Bible of 1483 (I:29, Genesis 22), The Sacrifice of Isaac

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Catechesis for Epiphany Two – January 14, 2026  

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On Wednesday nights, Trinity Lutheran Church(Herrin, IL) offers to both children and adults an opportunity for teaching with Learn-by-Heart at 6:30 PM and a catechetical service at 7:00.
This service is designed to prepare God’s people for the theme of the upcoming Sunday Divine Service. The dialog sermon explains “Jesus’ first miracle of turning the water into wine” (John 2:1-11), which is the Holy Gospel for Second Sunday After Epiphany.
Learn-by-Heart will include “Light of Gentile Nations”(The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal), the fourth question of Holy Baptism with its meaning from Luther’s Small Catechism a, and John 1:14.
The service concludes with “Responsive Prayer for Catechesis 2026” (pdf link below).

–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Service Bulletin: Catechesis-Epiphany-2-1-14-2026.pdf
Insert for Hymn: ASBH-Light-of-Gentile-Nations.pdf
Responsive Prayer for Catechesis: Responsive-Prayer-for-Catechesis-2026-ASBH.pdf

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Divine Service The First Sunday after Epiphany – January 11, 2026

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Hymn “Arise and Shine with Splendor” LW 85
Divine Service I, p.7   The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal
Readings: Isaiah 61:1-3, Romans 12:1-5, St. Luke 2:41-52
Hymn “Praise God the Lord, Ye Sons of Men” (The Augustana Service Book and Hymnal #10, LW 44, TLH 105)
Sermon
Offertory: “Create in Me…”         p.18
General Prayer………                    p.19-20
“O Jesus, Blessed Lord, My Praise” LW 245, TLH 309
Exhortation                                    p.21
Communion Service, p.144 (Lutheran Worship)
Communion Hymns: “Jesus Has Come and Brings Pleasures Eternal” LW #78
“O Word of God Incarnate” LW 335
“Oh, Blessed Home Where Man and Wife” LW #466
Closing Hymn: “Within the Father’s House” LW 80, TLH 133

–Michael D. Henson, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church (Herrin, IL).
Bulletin: Epiphany-One-1-11-2026-Online.pdf

Picture: Illustrated German Bible of 1483 (I:29, Genesis 22), The Sacrifice of Isaac 

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